by Annalise | Nov 14, 2018 | Diet, Diet Therapy, Health, Recipes
Muesli bars are such a great snack to have handy for those low blood sugar moments and for hangry children! Recently we’ve been feeling guilty every time we open an packet and discard yet another wrapper. Not to mention all the hidden nasties in store bought...
by Annalise | Mar 29, 2018 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Health, Menstrual Cycle, Ovulation, Quiescence
This month is Endometriosis Awareness Month. We’ve put together some lifestyle and diet tips to help you better manage endometriosis (endo) and painful periods. Endometriosis is a chronic, progressive condition where endometrial tissue is found growing...
by Annalise | Feb 24, 2018 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Digestion, Recipes
I’ve been doing a whole lot of fermenting over the summer break. It’s been loads of fun and I’ve ended up with something that’s excellent for gut health and super tasty. What’s not to love? If you’ve been in for a treatment here at Quiescence it’s likely you...
by Annalise | Mar 15, 2017 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Emotions, Energy, Summer
In Chinese Medicine theory there is a fifth season – Late Summer. Melbourne seems to be experiencing an endless summer at the moment. Late summer is a transitional time between Summer and Autumn; the mornings are cool, the days are not so ferociously hot and...
by Annalise | Dec 19, 2016 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Digestion, Herbs, Seasons
In Chinese Medicine theory our Qi, or vital energy, travels through the body’s internal organ system in a cyclic ebb and flow. Peaking every two hours it flows from a Yin organ to the paired Yang organ and on again to the following yin organ, maintaining...
by Annalise | Aug 15, 2016 | Breastfeeding, Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, low milk supply, Recipes
The first week of August marks World Breastfeeding Week and we thought what better way to celebrate than with a tasty Biscuits for Breast Milk ! In Chinese Medicine theory breast milk is an expression of the Blood energetic and Qi (vital energy). It is understood that...
In Traditional Chinese Medicine and culture, the first month after giving birth is considered crucial to the immediate and future health of both the mother and her baby. This is a period of time where it is encouraged for the mother to rest, recuperate and be nourished.
The Benefits of Qigong Recently we were lucky enough to meet Emma Adnams, the founder of Move for Life Qigong, and experience her wonderful Qigong classes here in Fitzroy. Qigong, pronounced “chee goong” is an ancient energy-centred movement practice, deeply rooted in the core principles of Chinese Medicine. It combines gentle movements with controlled breathing… Read more: The Benefits of Qigong
From time to time everyone has temporary feelings of anxiety or worry. See how Chinese Medicine approaches Anxiety.
It's Autumn in Melbourne and that means stone fruits are in season.